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Ben Abruzzo Shoulder strengthening for paragliding

How to improve your shoulder strength for paragliding

Personal trainer Ben Abruzzo shows us how to improve your shoulder strength for paragliding and free flight
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Thermalling

How to climb better in a thermal – every time

Here are my top tips on how to climb better – the single most important part of flying.
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Will Gadd soaring a paragliding in Ireland. Photo: John Price / Red Bull Content Pool

Cross Country 211: July 2020

After weeks spent grounded we’ve been back in the air, making the most of every moment. Here’s what’s inside Cross Country 211
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Flight deck with instruments

Comp Series: What to expect at your first competition

Your first ever competition task can be a daunting experience, so here are some tips to help you through
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Competition briefing

Comp series: tasks, turnpoints and scoring

Here’s our five-minute guide to how paragliding competitions work and how they are scored.
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Briefing time before competition

Comp Series: Seven tips for paragliding competitions

So, you've taken the plunge and signed up for your first paragliding competition? Good move! Here are our top tips to help
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Ozone Chabre Open

Comp Series: Navigating the comp scene

There are so many comps listed on Airtribune, but which one is right for you? Here's our quick-start guide
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paragliding competition

Comps series: Why fly paragliding competitions?

For many pilots, free-flying is their time-out from a hectic life. It’s a time for relaxation, for reconnecting with nature.
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Racing hard at the paragliding world championship

Comp series: Flying faster

Former Paragliding World Champion Bruce Goldsmith shares his tips for competition pilots who are ready to start really racing, 
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Paramotor the Americas

Watch: Paramotor the Americas trailer

Paramotor the Americas, the film of Glenn Tupper and Matt Minyard's 2013 adventure from Texas to Argentina, is nearing completion, and this is the trailer
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